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Homemade Danish Recipe

Flaky and Delicious Homemade Danish Recipe You’ll Love

This Homemade Danish Recipe features flaky layers and a creamy filling, making it a perfect breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using bread flour for more chew.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Substitute with a sugar alternative for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Fresh yeast can be used but adjust quantities.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm; non-dairy alternatives are great for lactose sensitivity.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax or chia egg for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Unsalted Butter Essential for creating flaky layers.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Swap with ricotta or mascarpone for a lighter touch.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the cream cheese filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional; enhances filling with citrusy note.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Used for glazing, adding a sweet finish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Roll out thawed puff pastry to about ¼-inch thickness, then cut into equal rectangles.
  4. Transfer the pastry rectangles to the baking sheet, folding the edges inward to create a small border.
  5. Place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center of each pastry rectangle.
  6. Beat an egg and use a pastry brush to coat the edges of each filled pastry with the egg wash.
  7. Bake the pastries for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Allow the pastries to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before glazing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize your Danish with different toppings or fillings like fruit preserves or almond paste.

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